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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources